March 15, 2027

Insouciant

adjective

Definition

Showing a casual lack of concern; carefree. True insouciance is a kind of spiritual freedom, not mere thoughtlessness.

Example Sentence

“She took the criticism with an insouciant shrug that infuriated the critic more than any counter-argument.”

Etymology

From French insouciant, from in- (not) + soucier (to care).

Scrabble Score

I1N1S1O1U1C3I1A1N1T1

INSOUCIANT scores 12 points in Scrabble.

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